Group Member- Sinnea Douglas

Chemical Formula

C9H17NO5


Chemical Structure

external image PantothenicAcid.JPG
http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/webprojects2002/schnepp/pantothenicacid.jpg

Chemical Information


Type of chemical- Vitamin

Effects of too much- diarrhea, digestive disturbances and water retention

Human systems that are affected- The digestive system.

Foods that Contain Vitamin B5- Peas and beans, Lean meat, poultry, fish, and Whole-grain cereals

Chemical Interactions with the body- Pantothenic acid helps the body extract energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also helps to metabolize fats and produce red blood cells and hormones from the adrenal gland.



Citations

http://www.anyvitamins.com/vitamin-b5-pantothenic-info.htm
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/vitamin-b5.asp
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=87
http://health.howstuffworks.com/vitamin-b5.htm